Paint roller case

Abstract

The present invention involves a molded plastic housing with an integral plastic hinge that opens to receive a wet paint roller cover and roller handle assembly. The present invention provides a hole to allow the paint roller handle shaft to protrude out of the housing. The present invention provides a relatively airtight housing by means of molded overlapping ridges.

VII. What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A paint roller case comprising: 
 a top,    a bottom,    at least one hinge,    at least two latches,    a top opening in said top;    a bottom opening in said bottom;    said top opening and said bottom opening being aligned in closed position.    
     
     
         2 . A paint roller case according to  claim 1  wherein said top, conforms to the shape of a standard paint roller cover.  
     
     
         3 . A paint roller case according to  claim 2  wherein said bottom conforms to the shape of a standard paint roller cover.  
     
     
         4 . A paint roller case according to  claim 1  wherein said hinge which is an integral part of the said top and said bottom.  
     
     
         5 . A paint roller case according to  claim 4  wherein said hinge has sufficient flexibility to allow said top and said bottom to open and close.  
     
     
         6 . A paint roller case according to  claim 5  wherein said hinge is sufficiently sturdy to keep said top and said bottom together.  
     
     
         7 . A paint roller case according to  claim 1  including at least latches which maintain said case in the closed position.  
     
     
         8 . A paint roller case according to  claim 7  wherein said latches form an interference fit with respect to each other to maintain closure.  
     
     
         9 . A paint roller case according to  claim 7  wherein said latches may be used to pry open the said top and said bottom.  
     
     
         10 . A paint roller case according to  claim 1  wherein said top opening and said bottom opening permit the shaft portion of a standard paint roller to protrude through said top and bottom.  
     
     
         11 . A paint roller case according to  claim 6  wherein said top is made of a molded translucent plastic material.  
     
     
         12 . A paint roller case according to  claim 11  wherein said bottom is made of molded translucent plastic material.